Bristol Rovers manager Paul Tisdale says his side’s performance against AFC Wimbledon on Saturday embodied the club’s identity after their rampant 4-2 win on the road. The Gas ended a seven-game winless streak with a resounding away victory at Plough Lane and says there were similarities to the great Rovers teams of old. “I have […]
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‘They were quality’ – Cardiff City loanee Tom Sang delighted as Cheltenham Town welcome fans back with with an eight-goal thriller
Cheltenham Town welcomed fans back to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium with a 5-3 win over fellow League Two high flyers Exeter City. Liam Sercombe scored twice against his former club, while Alfie May, Andy Williams, and Will Boyle added goals to secure a first win over the Grecians in seven years. An Exeter side who have […]
Three issues that MUST be addressed at Manchester United – ahead of a tricky December fixture list
Embed from Getty Images November 2020 saw two ex-Manchester United managers nominated for Premier League manager of the month. Nominated Jose Mourinho has created a new sense of confidence at Tottenham Hotspur as well as nominated David Moyes who has taken West Ham United to 5th in the Premier League before the end of the the month. Also nominated is current Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer who […]
“I can’t wait for the draw!” Cheltenham striker Alfie May chooses his dream cup draw and looks ahead to Bradford City
The Emirates FA Cup third round draw commences this evening and Cheltenham Town will be a part of it for the first time since 2012 – when the Robins were drawn against Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. “I can’t wait for the draw,” says striker Alfie May with a beaming smile on his face. “Since […]
“The obvious choice is Burnley!” Michael Duff looks ahead to FA Cup draw and League Two action
Cheltenham Town will feature in the third round draw of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time since 2012 this evening after the Robins saw off League One side Crewe Alexandra on Saturday. “I thought it was really strong performance over the 120 minutes. Ideally you wouldn’t go want to go into extra time […]
From Forgotten Entry Forms to University Teams: The Emirates FA Cup’s strangest facts
Who doesn’t love the oldest competition in world football? Well, it’s finally back and the third round draw commences this evening on BBC One at 7:10pm. We’ve reached the stage where the Premier League and Championship clubs enter the competition and they could potentially face non-league sides such as Marine, Chorley and Canvey Island. The […]
Cheltenham Town vs Cambridge United: Michael Duff on unlikely top three and the challenge United present
Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff believes Tuesday night’s game against Cambridge United will be ‘tight’ and ‘keenly contested’ given both sides’ standings in the League Two table. The Robins currently sit second following their 3-0 victory at home to Walsall on Saturday afternoon and they welcome third-place United to the Jonny Rocks Stadium. Your updated […]
Gloucester City’s victory at Guiseley “really pleasing” for manager James Rowe to take them seven points clear
Gloucester City AFC manager James Rowe has said that it was really pleasing for his side to come out on top in a 2-1 win at Guiseley to move seven points clear at the top of the National League North. City were left frustrated in the first half, with few chances being made, relying on […]
“All I want to do is play football” – How gambling is impacting the sport
The football world is well aware of the problem that gambling poses. The betting industry is deeply impacting all levels of the game. You just need to look around to notice how prominent gambling is in the sport. Seven current Premier League clubs have betting companies as their kit sponsor and the problem trickles all […]
‘Everyone needs an opportunity’ – Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff vows to make changes for Papa John’s Trophy
Cheltenham Town will welcome Norwich City Under-21s to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium to play their final Papa John’s Trophy Southern Section Group F fixture on Tuesday night. Robins manager, Michael Duff is poised to make alterations to the team that beat South Shields 3-1 on Saturday to progress into the second round of the FA Cup. […]